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After two years, two seasons and 443 episodes, Major Jackson is stepping down from the host chair. 


A Farewell to Major Jackson

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[encore] 1469: Pardon My Heart by Marcus Jackson

Today’s poem is Pardon My Heart by Marcus Jackson.


Today’s poem is Pardon My Heart by Marcus Jackson.
The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “If I had a different kind of heart, a tougher heart, would I be able to see what’s happening in the world around me and not feel so brokenhearted? What would it be like to be able to sleep through the night, unbothered? I can’t imagine feeling less, or caring less. That’s not the heart I have.” 
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1576: What I Am Telling You, Jessica, Is That Those Chickens Are Fine by K.T. Landon

Today’s poem is What I Am Telling You, Jessica, Is That Those Chickens Are Fine by K.T. Landon.


Today’s poem is What I Am Telling You, Jessica, Is That Those Chickens Are Fine by K.T. Landon.
The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Several of our neighbors have backyard coops, and occasionally we’re offered fresh eggs. Unfortunately, the raccoons and possums (and maybe even a fox) have encountered the chickens, too. There are fewer now.” 
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1575: ode to the afternoon by Zeina Hashem Beck

Today’s poem is ode to the afternoon by Zeina Hashem Beck.


Today’s poem is ode to the afternoon by Zeina Hashem Beck.
The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… ““Que Sera Sera” is a song I remember my mother singing when I was small. Which is fitting, as the song opens with these words: “When I was just a little girl I asked my mother what will I be.” I remember part of the chorus well: “Que Sera Sera, whatever will be, will be, the future’s not ours to see.”” 
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A Farewell to Major Jackson

Supported in Part by National Endowment for the Arts

Produced in Partnership With the Poetry Foundation

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Truth Be Told

Ripple

The Splendid Table